Crossing 175042V
DE KALB, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | DE KALB |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DE KALB |
| Street | Lincoln Hwy and 4th |
| Coordinates | 41.92948, -88.74988 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 19 |
| Total Fatalities | 6 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 175042V in DE KALB, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 28 mph | 10:30 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND THE GATE - MOVING. |
| 2011 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 42 mph | 8:44 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED). TRAIN BARELY STRUCK THE PASSEN GER'S SIDE FENDE... |
| 2007 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 47 mph | 1:27 PM | 83 YEAR OLD WALKED AROUND DOWN GATES. |
| 2005 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 1:54 AM | — |
| 2004 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | School bus | 60 mph | 9:20 PM | CONFIRMED SUICIDE - NO CORRESPONDING RECORD IN THE CASUALTY FILE. DOCUMENTED SUICIDE - DEKALB COUNT Y CORONER. |
| 2003 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 69 mph | 11:59 PM | — |
| 2001 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 47 mph | 3:00 PM | BOX 41. TRAPPED. |
| 2000 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 35 mph | 9:55 AM | — |
| 1993 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 12:01 AM | — |
| 1993 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 5:07 PM | — |
| 1990 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 11:59 PM | — |
| 1984 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:07 AM | — |
| 1984 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 45 mph | 4:37 PM | — |
| 1982 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 2:08 AM | — |
| 1981 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 2:50 AM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 32 mph | 1:50 PM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 20 mph | 2:15 AM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 5:45 PM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 3:15 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
Railroad crossing data is maintained by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Crossings are rated by traffic volume, accident history, and safety equipment. Always stop at crossings with active warning signals.